Swindon business owner, Sean Harper running London Landmarks half marathon for Swindon charity, Best Mates on Sunday, 6th April. That’s a local charity dedicated to supporting individuals through difficult times. Sean, co-founder of Just For Fun Holiday Club, has always been passionate about giving back to the community. Having already raised funds while running the London Marathon in 2024, he’s now focusing his efforts on Best Mates. This is a cause that holds deep personal significance.
‘I’m running for Best Mates because they’ve done so much to support a friend and his family over the past year,’ Sean said. ‘In the first instance, we planned to take on this challenge together. But due to unforeseen circumstances, my friends are unable to run. That only made me more determined to do this and contribute to such a worthy cause.’
About Best Mates
Best Mates, founded by Jeff Tucker and Carl McCulloch, provides vital emotional and practical support to individuals facing hardship. Their peer-to-peer support model connects people in difficult circumstances with a ‘Best Mate’. Someone who understands what they are going through.
For more information about Best Mates, visit: https://bestmates.org/
Carl, co-founder of Best Mates, expressed his gratitude for Sean’s efforts and said “Sean’s dedication to our cause is so inspiring. By raising awareness and funds, he’s helping us continue providing vital support to those who need it most. We’re so grateful and will be cheering him on every step of the way.’
Sean’s running journey began two years ago when he signed up for the London Marathon, driven by a desire to regain fitness after stepping away from football. Reflecting on his experience, he described the marathon as ‘the best individual thing I’ve ever done.’ Since then, he’s embraced running as part of his lifestyle, improving both his physical health and mental well-being.
While he’s running the London Landmarks Half Marathon for charity, Sean has also signed up for the Manchester Marathon purely for personal achievement. ‘I wasn’t happy with my time in the London Marathon, so I’m looking forward to improving my performance.’
Sean aims to raise £1,000 for Best Mates through his participation in the half marathon. Supporters can contribute to his fundraising efforts via his JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/sean-harper-1
